Cichorium endiva A close relative to Chicory, having similar flavor and culture, but often with frillier leaves, less cold hardiness, and usually lacking red pigments. Leaf shapes range from triple-cut Frisée, through pinnately dissected leaves with frilled edges (the Endives), to large romaine-like wrappers, usually called Escarole. Essential to real mesclun. Seeds Per Packet: 500 Seeds Per Ounce: 14,000
Escaroles Broad, smooth, ruffled-pinnate or wrapping entire leaves, best sown from July thru September for full sized, well-hearted heads. see varieties...
Frisée & Endives Narrow, finely pinnate and dissected leaves, often crisped or ruffled creating a frilly fluffy effect in the salad. Best sown from March thru August, since these are lot so freeze resistant as the escaroles. see varieties...
